David Carradine snatches last pebble

[winters860]

Man, what a shame. Auto-erotic asphyxiation claims another victim...

I remember some old timers telling me about how they used to have a friend who worked a local audio salon in the 70's. After hours, they'd get to sit around in the room with the big projection TV, drink beer, smoke down, and watch Kung Fu. Good times, I bet.

 

[Russellc]

Sad news, indeed. :tears:

I was having a conversation just two days ago with the lady who cuts my hair (who is within one year of me in age) about how all the TV stars who were big when we were kids, are now at the age where they are dying off in rapid succession... now another one is gone. :sigh: Quite a reminder of one's own almost-impending mortality.

R.I.P., Mr. Carradine. Rest well, Cain.
And thanks for the memories... and the legacy that can still be re-enjoyed on disc.

Yes, it is such a reminder, most discomforting to be sure.

Russellc

 

[danj]

Let us not forget the immortal "Death Race 2000" at the beginning of his career, the great "Kill Bill" films near the end of it, and the Oscar-winning "Bound For Glory" in the middle. I had thought him an odd choice to play Woody Guthrie but was wrong for he turned in a greatly convincing Oscar-nominated performance. Just based on those four films, his movie career was noteworthy.

 

[slow_jazz]

R.I.P. grasshopper....

 

[Bogframe]

The circumstances of his death aside, Mr, Carradine collaborated with Bruce Lee on the movie later to be known as Circle of Iron. I've heard this film described as weird, funny and profound. I go with the latter. I just watched it for the tenth time and it still floors me.

 

[shaunhood]

When I read that CNN entry the day he passed away I thought it must be autoerotic asphyxiation. He was great in Kill Bill. Another great actor bites the dust but he'll stay a legend.